Jelly Ear fungus, Auricularia auricula-judae, UK

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A small stem like protuberance attaches this fungi to wood, often Elder. It starts out an irregular shape and later develops into an ear shape. Also known as Ear Fungus, Jews Ear, Judas Ear or Wood Ear.

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Location: Lincolnshire, UK
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Keywords: auricula, auricularia, auriculariaceae, basidiomycetes, development, distinctive, early, edible, felty, fruiting, fungi, gelatinous, hirneola, jelli, judae, mushroom, saprobic, stage, texture, tree, unusual, woodpile